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Group B Streptococci

Therapy Dose Duration
[Penicillin G 4MU IV q4h 14-21 days
or    
Ampicillin]  2g IV q4h  
+    
Gentamicin 1mg/kg IV q8h 5-7 days or until CSF sterility confirmed

Alternative

Therapy Dose Duration
Ceftriaxone 2g IV q12h 14-21 days
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